Description
A clays gun lives or dies by fit, and that is where the Orion Sporting earns its keep. The four-way adjustable comb lets you dial in cheek weld height and cast until the gun points where you look, every single mount. Once it is set, you stop thinking about the gun and start thinking about the target, which is exactly how it should be. This version wears a matte finish over Turkish walnut, so it keeps the classic over/under look without the glare or the worry about scratching up a high gloss stock on a busy course.
Why the Orion Sporting Swings the Way It Does
The 30-inch barrel set gives you the deliberate, controlled swing that sporting clays rewards, and the porting takes some sting out of recoil while keeping the muzzle settled for the second bird of a pair. Up top, a tapered ventilated rib helps shed heat and cut down on mirage when you are burning through shells on a hot afternoon, and the fiber optic front bead stays bright and easy to pick up. Chrome-lined bores handle high round counts and clean up quick at the end of the day.
Orion Sporting Features That Matter on the Course
Automatic ejectors kick spent hulls clear so reloads happen fast, and the ambidextrous tang safety with barrel selector lets you pick which barrel and choke fires first based on the presentation in front of you. Speaking of chokes, Weatherby includes five extended, knurled tubes covering Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full, so you can swap by hand between stations without digging for a wrench. The 3-inch chambers give you flexibility on loads, though most folks will feed it a steady diet of target shells.
At roughly 7.5 pounds, this 12 gauge has enough weight to soak up recoil over a long day without feeling like a chore to carry. It is a well-sorted break-action target gun from a name that has been in the shotgun business for decades, and it holds its own at the club against guns that cost a fair bit more.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Weatherby
- Model: Orion Sporting
- Manufacturer Part Number: OSP1230PGM
- UPC: 747115459025
- Gauge: 12 Gauge
- Action: Over/Under (Break Action)
- Barrel Length: 30" Ported, Chrome-Lined
- Chamber: 3"
- Capacity: 2 Rounds
- Stock: Turkish Walnut with Four-Way Adjustable Comb
- Finish: Matte Black Metalwork
- Rib: Tapered Ventilated Top Rib
- Sights: Fiber Optic Front Bead
- Safety: Ambidextrous Tang Safety with Barrel Selector
- Ejectors: Automatic
- Weight: Approx. 7.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Weatherby Orion Sporting 12 gauge over/under shotgun
- 5 extended knurled choke tubes (Full, Improved Modified, Modified, Improved Cylinder, Skeet)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the adjustable comb on the Orion Sporting work?
The comb adjusts four ways, letting you raise, lower, and shift it for cast to match your face and shoulder. Getting the comb set so your eye lines up straight down the rib is the single biggest factor in shooting an over/under well. Once you have it dialed, the gun mounts to the same spot every time.
What choke tubes come with the Weatherby Orion Sporting?
It ships with five extended choke tubes: Skeet, Improved Cylinder, Modified, Improved Modified, and Full. The knurled ends let you swap them by hand between stations without needing a choke wrench. Combined with the barrel selector, you can run two different chokes and choose which fires first based on the target presentation.
Is this gun just for sporting clays, or can I hunt with it?
It is built primarily as a clays and target gun, but there is nothing stopping you from taking it after doves or upland birds. The 3-inch chambers give you plenty of load flexibility, and the matte finish is more forgiving in the field than a high gloss gun. Just keep in mind the 30-inch barrels swing smoother than they carry, so it is happiest on the course.
How is the recoil on the Orion Sporting 12 gauge?
Quite manageable for a 12 gauge target gun. The barrels are ported to cut muzzle rise and perceived recoil, and at around 7.5 pounds the gun has enough heft to soak up standard target loads comfortably. Most people can shoot a full 100-target round without feeling beat up afterward.





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